当断不断 meaning in Chinese
be indecisive when decision is needed; fail to act when one should; be irresolute when a decision should be taken
Examples
- He who hesitates is lost
当断不断,必受其患。 - He who hesitates is lost
当断不断,反受其乱 - It ' s often more dangerous to test out the waters by feeling around the edge of the protected area than by flying all the way into it
人世间最危险的事情莫过于在背风区边上试水，所谓当断不断反受其乱。